At one of Passion's properties.
After the Stinger Gang's downfall, Anthony received word and, following Nimrod's guidance, moved with extraordinary speed to take over the holdings the gang had painstakingly built up in the Market District over the years.
Although some other well-informed gangs had also heard the news and snapped up a share of the properties, this operation officially made Passion the largest gang in the Market District.
In the Republic of Intis, gangs not only performed some of the local government's functions, but also controlled the votes of the common people in their territories.
"Mr. Artois, are you really going to visit that fellow?" Beside Hugues Artois, his secretary Ronet, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and formal wear, held a folder filled with writing as he addressed him.
The followers accompanying him all belonged to Hugues Artois's campaign team. They shared one thing in common-they were all believers in Outer Deities, predominantly the Monarch of Decay.
"That's right."
Hugues Artois spoke with calm confidence. "We all know that the Market District's votes are in the hands of these gangs. The Stinger Gang, whose support we had all but secured, has now been destroyed by this organization. If we want to ensure that I become the Market District's representative, we must take the initiative and negotiate with them."
"There are only a few days left before the election. If we don't seek their support first, the other two candidates will approach them before we do."
"I imagine none of you want to see me lose this election."
Ronet gave an awkward chuckle. "We're merely concerned for your safety. After all, according to our intelligence, Passion's methods bear a certain resemblance to those of the Aurora Order."
"That is why I intend to speak with their officers in a formal setting." Hugues